Mirroring using a concave mirror

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To construct an image using a concave mirror, two rays must be drawn from the object, which is represented as an upward arrow. The first ray should be drawn parallel to the optic axis, reflecting through the focal point, while the second ray passes through the focal point and reflects parallel to the optic axis. The intersection of these two rays indicates the position of the image's arrowhead. The image will be formed on the same side as the object, typically appearing larger and upright if the object is within the focal length. Understanding these principles is essential for accurately depicting the image formation in concave mirrors.
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An object is mirrored in a concave mirror. Construct the image of the object using two rays from the object. (draw in the picture)

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So the upward arrow is the object, f is the focal point I assume. I am to draw two rays from the arrow and show how the image is constructed. From what I've read, the image should be inside the mirror, but at the same time a focal point is shown? I don't even know where to begin at this point.

Is this a correct assumption?
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Draw two rays from the top of the arrow, using the rules that you should know:

Rays parallel to the optic axis, will pass through the focus when reflected.

Rays passing through the foucs will be reflected parallel to the optic axis.

Where these rays intersect will be the position of the arrow head of the image.
 
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